Overstock.com Recalls High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazards
USOverstock.com Recalls High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazards
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TranslatedWhen two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation
TranslatedThis recall involves high-powered magnets sets with the brand name Buckyballs. The sets contain 216 silver-colored, spherical rare earth magnets, each about five millimeters in diameter.
Betroffene Produkte
TranslatedBuckyballs high-powered magnet sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Overstock-Recalls-High-Powered-Magnet-Sets |
| Title | Overstock.com Recalls High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1-13731 Overstock Alert Buckyballs Original LARGE.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Buckyballs high-powered magnet set |
| Hazards › Name | When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | Overstock has received no reports of injuries. CPSC has received 54 reports of incidents involving children ingesting high-powered magnets resulting in 53 reports of medical intervention. |
| Products › Name | Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets |
| Products › Type | Magnets |
| Products › Category I D | 2035 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 539 |
| Recall I D | 1503 |
| Remedies › Name | Overstock.com will contact each purchasing customer directly to coordinate the recall. Consumers should stop using the recalled high-powered magnet sets immediately, take all associated individual magnets away from children and teenagers, and contact Overstock.com for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Maxfield & Oberton LLC |
| Retailers › Name | Overstock.com and retailers nationwide from November 2010 through July 2012 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2013-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves high-powered magnets sets with the brand name Buckyballs. The sets contain 216 silver-colored, spherical rare earth magnets, each about five millimeters in diameter. |
| Recall Number | 13731 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Overstock.com Inc. at e-mail miscellaneous@overstock.com or online at www.overstock.com for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Overstock.com Recalls High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazards?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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